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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.35, 13,321.76 and 6,998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.35, 13,321.76 and 6,998.79 is: 9,659.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.35 : 13,321.76 = 6,998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.35/13,321.76 = 6,998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.35x = 13,321.76 × 6,998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.35x = 93,236,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,236,165.68/9,652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,659.43

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